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Chevin Forest Park – Chevin Forest Downhill Trail loop from Castley

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Chevin Forest Park – Chevin Forest Downhill Trail loop from Castley

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runners

Chevin Forest Park – Chevin Forest Downhill Trail loop from Castley

02:38

23.6km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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788 m

Bog Plantation

Forest

7.38 km

Deer Park

Forest

8.40 km

Chevin Forest Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chevin Forest Park stands tall on a ridge on the southside of Wharfedale in West Yorkshire. Its elevated position provides fantastic views over the market town of Otley and expansive …

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8.62 km

Mistal Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Family-run vegetarian and vegan cafe on the road between the Chevin and Chevin Forest Park. Stop in for a mid-run snack or drink or make it the start/finish with a …

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9.44 km

Miller Lane Gate, Chevin Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Sturdy boots or mountain bike

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10.1 km

View of Otley from Surprise View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Surprise View is a scenic viewpoint located above the town of Otley in Yorkshire.

On a fine day you can more or less take a visual tour from York to …

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10.1 km

View of Otley from Chevin Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A tough climb whichever route you take up here.

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10.2 km

Surprise View of Otley and Wharfedale

Highlight • Forest

Surprise View at 282m is probably named because most people approach from the south and "pop up" over the Chevin ridge to discover the view. And it's a good one …

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12.6 km

Chevin Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Forest

Start at bottom car park follow bridleway

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18.5 km

Bramhope Puritan Chapel

Highlight • Other

23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.30 km

2.77 km

1.80 km

1.68 km

1.61 km

449 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

5.86 km

4.95 km

2.13 km

1.50 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

17°C

5 %

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Chevin Forest Park – Chevin Forest Downhill Trail loop from Castley

Chevin Forest Park

Mistal Kitchen

Miller Lane Gate, Chevin Forest Park

View of Otley from Surprise View

View of Otley from Chevin Bank

Surprise View of Otley and Wharfedale

Chevin Forest Downhill Trail

Bramhope Puritan Chapel

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